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Add 5/2 and 24/32

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 24/32

5/2 + 24/32 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    5/2 = 5 × 16/2 × 16 = 80/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    24/32 = 24 × 1/32 × 1 = 24/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/32 + 24/32 = 80 + 24/32 = 104/32
  5. 104/32 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 5/2 + 24/32 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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